Question on 1095 vs. 5160 Steel

[hedgehog]

Could someone please inform me on the differences between 1095 and 5160? I have heard that 5160 is a higher grade carbon steel, but am looking for some more specifics. Also, is there a good master resource that positives and negatives of the many different steels that are out there?

 

[he who say]

google is your friend, however 1095 is a very good inexspensive steel, 5160 is a very tough, more exspensive, higher grade, more durable steel used for truck springs.

 

[knarfeng]

did you need more info than is contained in Joe's Steel FAQ?
That would be the "master resource" you wanted.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368828

5160 is tougher. 1095 should hold an edge longer.

 

[Keith_H]

1095 is also shallower hardening, so it can form a nice hamon when clay coated and etched

 

[TinyDee]

I like 1095, always have and always will

 

[mete]

Technically 1095 is a carbon steel and 5160 an alloy steel. 1095 has been used as a blade steel for a very long time .It's higher carbon content means better wear resistance than 5160. 5169 due to it's lower carbon content and Cr is tougher .So for a chopper 5160 ,for a slicer 1095.

 

[hedgehog]

Thanks for the help guys, I appreciate it... glad to find "Joe's Steel FAQ" too.